A method and system for providing secure delivery, transport, modification, exchange of digital design and build files that have been bundled into a digital asset within a complex digital supply chain. The system also provides for quality standards when the digital asset is used to manufacture a physical part, and provides for secure feedback to stakeholders for the purpose of digital logistics, data analytics, or liability. The system includes, but is not limited to, manufacturing, licensing, modification and delegation policy, generating authorization certificates, authenticating manufacturing devices and provide qualitative and quantitative file consumption data.
G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu
H04L 9/00 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité
H04L 9/06 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité l'appareil de chiffrement utilisant des registres à décalage ou des mémoires pour le codage par blocs, p. ex. système DES
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
Certain aspects provide a method for creating a discrete set of variants of a customizable wearable object, comprising: receiving a baseline 3D design file for a baseline 3D customizable wearable object; obtaining a fitting population comprising a set of 3D anatomy models representing potential wearers of the customizable wearable object; generating a plurality of modified 3D customizable wearable objects based on fitting the baseline 3D customizable wearable object to each 3D anatomy model of the set of 3D anatomy models; selecting one or more of the plurality of modified 3D customizable wearable objects as the discrete set of variants of the customizable wearable object; and generating a set of 3D design files corresponding to the discrete set of variants of the customizable wearable object.
A method for configuring a surgical guide and an associated implant. The implant and surgical guide are for maxillofacial osteosynthesis. Three-dimensional models of the pre- and post-operative anatomy are used to define attachment points. These attachment points are used to determine a structure for the implant and surgical guide.
The present disclosure relates to flexible porous implant fixation systems. Certain aspects provide flexible porous structures including a helicoidal structure and a plurality of interlocking elements coupled to the helicoidal structure, the helicoidal structure being configured to connect the plurality of interlocking elements. Certain aspects provide a body comprising a porous structure, the body configured to interface with a bone perpendicular to an axis of the bone; and a screw comprising a head, wherein the head is configured to lie within a volume of the body while a portion of the screw extends away from the body, wherein the body is configured to restrict movement of the head within the body along the axis of the bone.
Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.
Systems and methods of valve quantification are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of mitral valve quantification is provided. The method includes generating a 3-D heart model, defining a 3-D mitral valve annulus, fitting a plane through the 3-D mitral valve annulus, measuring the distance between at least two papillary muscle heads, defining an average diameter of at least one cross section around the micro valve annulus, and determining a size of an implant to be implanted.
A61B 5/055 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio faisant intervenir la résonance magnétique nucléaire [RMN] ou électronique [RME], p. ex. formation d'images par résonance magnétique
A61B 5/107 - Mesure de dimensions corporelles, p. ex. la taille du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method of determining a virtual occlusion. The method may include obtaining a 3-D representation of a patient's first and second jaw portions. The method may further include, with the 3-D representation, representing in a GUI an initial position of the first jaw portion relative to the second jaw portion, the initial position being defined by six pre-determined degrees of freedom relative to a coordinate system fixed relative to the first jaw portion. The method may further include receiving user input of changes at least one degree of freedom, and automatically adjusting at least one other degree of freedom to minimize a vertical distance of the control point to the origin, thereby determining a virtual occlusion. The method may further include representing, in the GUI, the first and second jaw portions in the determined virtual occlusion.
Systems and methods of fluid or air passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed. In some examples, the methods may include generating a model of a structure based on a plurality of images of the structure, the structure comprising at least one fluid or air flow path. In some examples, the methods may also include identifying an obstruction element in the model of the structure, the obstruction element affecting the at least one fluid or air flow path in the model. In some examples, the methods may also include determining a region of the at least one fluid or air flow path for flow analysis.
A computer-implemented method for creating treatment plan for medical treatment on anatomical structure of interest of patient, said structure comprising fluid/air passageway defining fluid/airflow path, comprising: - displaying graphical representation of at least part of anatomical structure of interest; - adapting graphical representation of the anatomical structure of interest according to treatmentplan; - determining: region of interest within anatomical structure of interest; plurality of evaluation planes through region of interest; for each evaluation plane of the plurality of evaluation planes cross-sectional size for said evaluation plane; - displaying feedback regarding treatment plan, wherein said feedback comprises information regarding at least one cross-sectional size corresponding to at least one of plurality of evaluation planes; and - if one or more cross-sectional size is below a predetermined value, adapting treatment plan, graphical representation of anatomical structure of interest according to adapted treatment plan and updating displayed feedback in realtime.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Computer software and software applications for processing,
storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital
images and files for medical, surgical and dental
applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of
medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, for
controlling production processes, in particular
three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and
instruments relating thereto, and for automating quotation
calculations, management and invoicing; computer software
and application software for establishing and controlling
innovation suites of companies, research institutions and
organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production,
management and distribution of digital images and files for
medical, surgical and dental applications and for
three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and
dental models and prototypes; computer software and
application software for controlling equipment and
instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis,
artificial intelligence and machine learning in the medical,
surgical and dental field; computer software and software
applications for mixed reality applications, surgical
planning and case management in the medical, surgical and
dental field. Business assistance, business management and administration
services relating to the establishing of innovation suites
of companies, research institutions and organisations for
collaboration, co-creation, production, management and
distribution of digital images and files for medical,
surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional
[3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes;
business organisation advice, business administration
consultancy and professional business consultancy relating
to the establishing of innovation suites of companies,
research institutions and organisations for collaboration,
co-creation, production, management and distribution of
digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental
applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of
medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes;
commercial intermediation services in the nature of bringing
together companies, research institutions and organisations
for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and
distribution of digital images and files for medical,
surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional
[3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes. Scientific and technological services and research and
design relating thereto; the aforesaid services also
provided online; development, installation and updating
software and software applications (apps) for processing,
storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital
images and files for medical, surgical and dental
applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of
medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for
controlling production processes, in particular
three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and
instruments relating thereto; development, installation and
updating software and software applications (apps) for
automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing,
for establishing and controlling innovation suites of
companies, research institutions and organisations for
collaboration, co-creation, production, management and
distribution of digital images and files for medical,
surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional
[3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and
prototypes; development, the installation and updating
software and software applications (apps) for controlling
equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and
analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning;
software as a service [SaaS] for processing, storing,
editing, analysing and making available of digital images
and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and
for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and
dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production
processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and
other equipment and instruments relating thereto; software
as a service [saas] for automating quotation calculations,
management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling
innovation suites of companies, research institutions and
organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production,
management and distribution of digital images and files for
medical, surgical and dental applications and for
three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and
dental models and prototypes; software as a service [SaaS]
for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data
management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine
learning; application service provider services, namely
hosting and ordering in connection with the following goods:
digital files, software and third-party software
applications; Platform as a service [PaaS] for processing,
storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital
images and files for medical and surgical applications and
for threedimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical
models and prototypes, for controlling production processes,
in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other
equipment and instruments relating thereto; Platform as a
service [PaaS] for automating quotation calculations,
management and invoicing, and for establishing and
controlling innovation suites of companies, research
institutions and organisations for collaboration,
co-creation, production, management and distribution of
digital images and files for medical and surgical
applications and for threedimensional [3D] printing of
medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; Platform
as a service [PaaS] for controlling equipment and
instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis,
artificial intelligence and machine learning; Scientific and
technological services, and research and design services
relating thereto in the medical, surgical and dental field;
graphic design, in particular creation of three-dimensional
graphic prints in the context of model and prototype design;
drafting technical expert reports on three-dimensional [3D]
printing of medical, surgical and dental models and
prototypes; development, installation and updating software
and software applications (apps) for mixed reality
applications, surgical planning and case management in the
medical, surgical and dental fields; software as a service
[SaaS] for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and
case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields.
11.
OBJECT IDENTIFICATION BASED ON MACHINE VISION AND 3D MODELS
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to identifying one or more objects, such as by a computer vision system. In an example, parameters of images of the objects that are produced (e.g., by addictive manufacturing or traditional machining methods) are provided to a trained neural network. The neural network may have been trained to identify the objects based on parameters of 2D images of renders of 3D digital representations of the objects. In some cases, the neural network may also report any missing or different objects among the physical objects.
G06V 10/77 - Traitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p. ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]Séparation aveugle de source
G06V 10/774 - Génération d'ensembles de motifs de formationTraitement des caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos dans les espaces de caractéristiquesDispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant l’intégration et la réduction de données, p. ex. analyse en composantes principales [PCA] ou analyse en composantes indépendantes [ ICA] ou cartes auto-organisatrices [SOM]Séparation aveugle de source méthodes de Bootstrap, p. ex. "bagging” ou “boosting”
G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
G06V 20/40 - ScènesÉléments spécifiques à la scène dans le contenu vidéo
12.
Systems, Methods and Devices for Augmented Reality Assisted Surgery
Methods and systems are presented herein for augmented reality assisted surgery. Methods and systems include methods and systems for using physical registration objects with a known geometry for registration to determine a reference coordinate system for an augmented reality scene for a surgical setting. Methods and systems include methods and systems for providing an integrated virtual workbench for presenting and sharing patient data in a surgical setting. Methods and systems include methods and systems for providing augmented reality guidance for plate bending for craniomaxillofacial implant surgery.
G06T 19/00 - Transformation de modèles ou d'images tridimensionnels [3D] pour infographie
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicaleDispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p. ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
13.
System and method of fluid passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Recorded computer software and downloadable software applications for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto, and for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing; downloadable computer software and application software for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; downloadable computer software and application software for controlling equipment and instruments (IOT) and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning in the medical, surgical and dental field; downloadable computer software and software applications for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental field. Business assistance, business management and administration services relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes; business organisation advice, business administration consultancy and professional business consultancy relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; business intermediary services in the nature of bringing together companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes. Scientific and technological services, namely, computer programming in the field of three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes and research and design in the field of three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; computer programming in the field of three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; design, development, installation and maintenance of computer software and software applications for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; design, development, installation and maintenance of computer software and software applications for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; design, development, installation and maintenance of computer software and software applications for controlling equipment and instruments (IOT) and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for controlling equipment and instruments (IOT) and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting nondownloadable software used for ordering digital files, computer software and third-party software applications; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional (3D) printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, and for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for controlling equipment and instruments (IOT) and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; graphic design, in particular, creation of three-dimensional graphic prints in the context of model and prototype design; drafting technical expert reports on three-dimensional (3D) printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; design, development, installation and maintenance of computer software and software applications for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Computer software and software applications for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto, and for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing; computer software and application software for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; computer software and application software for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning in the medical, surgical and dental field; computer software and software applications for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental field. (1) Business assistance, business management and administration services relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes; business organisation advice, business administration consultancy and professional business consultancy relating to the establishing of innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; commercial intermediation services in the nature of bringing together companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes.
(2) Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; the aforesaid services also provided online; development, installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; development, installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; development, the installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; software as a service [SaaS] for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes, and for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; software as a service [saas] for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical, surgical and dental applications and for three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; software as a service [SaaS] for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; application service provider services, namely hosting and ordering in connection with the following goods: digital files, software and third-party software applications; Platform as a service [PaaS] for processing, storing, editing, analysing and making available of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for threedimensional [3D] printing of medical and surgical models and prototypes, for controlling production processes, in particular three-dimensional [3D] printers and other equipment and instruments relating thereto; Platform as a service [PaaS] for automating quotation calculations, management and invoicing, and for establishing and controlling innovation suites of companies, research institutions and organisations for collaboration, co-creation, production, management and distribution of digital images and files for medical and surgical applications and for threedimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; Platform as a service [PaaS] for controlling equipment and instruments [IOT] and for data management and analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning; Scientific and technological services, and research and design services relating thereto in the medical, surgical and dental field; graphic design, in particular creation of three-dimensional graphic prints in the context of model and prototype design; drafting technical expert reports on three-dimensional [3D] printing of medical, surgical and dental models and prototypes; development, installation and updating software and software applications (apps) for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields; software as a service [SaaS] for mixed reality applications, surgical planning and case management in the medical, surgical and dental fields.
16.
APPARATUS FOR TREATING HYPERINFLATION AND ASSOCIATED COMPLICATIONS IN LUNG REGIONS
Certain embodiments provide a method for controlling airflow in a lung of a respiratory system of a patient. The method generally includes placing a device in an airway passage, wherein the device comprises: an outer wall and an inner wall defining a lumen from a proximal end to a distal end of the device and changing a volume of the lumen over time.
Certain aspects provide a method for creating a discrete set of variants of a customizable wearable object, comprising: receiving a baseline 3D design file for a baseline 3D customizable wearable object; obtaining a fitting population comprising a set of 3D anatomy models representing potential wearers of the customizable wearable object; generating a plurality of modified 3D customizable wearable objects based on fitting the baseline 3D customizable wearable object to each 3D anatomy model of the set of 3D anatomy models; selecting one or more of the plurality of modified 3D customizable wearable objects as the discrete set of variants of the customizable wearable object; and generating a set of 3D design files corresponding to the discrete set of variants of the customizable wearable object.
G06N 3/006 - Vie artificielle, c.-à-d. agencements informatiques simulant la vie fondés sur des formes de vie individuelles ou collectives simulées et virtuelles, p. ex. simulations sociales ou optimisation par essaims particulaires [PSO]
G06T 19/00 - Transformation de modèles ou d'images tridimensionnels [3D] pour infographie
18.
System and method for data management and security for digital manufacturing
A method and system for providing secure delivery, transport, modification, exchange of digital design and build files that have been bundled into a digital asset within a complex digital supply chain. The system also provides for quality standards when the digital asset is used to manufacture a physical part, and provides for secure feedback to stakeholders for the purpose of digital logistics, data analytics, or liability. The system includes, but is not limited to, manufacturing, licensing, modification and delegation policy, generating authorization certificates, authenticating manufacturing devices and provide qualitative and quantitative file consumption data.
G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu
H04L 9/06 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité l'appareil de chiffrement utilisant des registres à décalage ou des mémoires pour le codage par blocs, p. ex. système DES
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to additive manufacturing, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for heating during additive manufacturing. An example method that may be performed by an additive manufacturing apparatus generally includes dividing a heating area into a plurality of strips, the heating area defined in a layer of build material; randomly assigning indices to the plurality of strips; and applying energy by an energy source to the layer of build material across each of the plurality of strips in order of the randomly assigned indices.
Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.
A method for configuring a surgical guide and an associated implant. The implant and surgical guide are for maxillofacial osteosynthesis. Three-dimensional models of the pre- and post-operative anatomy are used to define attachment points. These attachment points are used to determine a structure for the implant and surgical guide.
A custom footwear article and method for manufacturing the custom footwear article is disclosed. In some examples, the custom footwear article includes at least one corrective feature configured to stimulate a foot of a user to move and roll in accordance with a pattern. In some examples, the custom footwear article includes a sole, an insole, a midsole, an outsole, an upper, or any part thereof. In some examples, the method includes acquiring footwear-specific data. In some examples, the method includes acquiring user-specific data. In some examples, the method includes generating a model of a custom footwear article based on the acquired footwear-specific data and the user-specific data. In some examples, the method includes manufacturing the custom footwear article based on the model.
Certain embodiments provide a system for calibrating an X-ray image. The system may receive an X-ray image of an anatomical part of a patient. The system may further receive a 3-D surface scan of a surface of the patient where the anatomical part is located. The system may derive a measurement correction to apply to measurements of the X-ray image based on the 3-D surface scan. The measurement correction may account for: an orientation of the patient with respect to the X-ray detector plate, a first distance between the patient and the detector plate, or a second distance between the patient and an X-ray source used to generate the X-ray image. The system may further determine a corrected measurement of the anatomical part based on the measurement correction and a measurement taken from the X-ray image.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
24.
OBJECT IDENTIFICATION BASED ON MACHINE VISION AND 3D MODELS
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to identifying one or more objects, such as by a computer vision system. In an example, parameters of images of the objects that are produced (e.g., by addictive manufacturing or traditional machining methods) are provided to a trained neural network. The neural network may have been trained to identify the objects based on parameters of 2D images of renders of 3D digital representations of the objects. In some cases, the neural network may also report any missing or different objects among the physical objects.
Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.
Methods and systems are presented herein for augmented reality assisted surgery. Methods and systems include methods and systems for using physical registration objects with a known geometry for registration to determine a reference coordinate system for an augmented reality scene for a surgical setting. Methods and systems include methods and systems for providing an integrated virtual workbench for presenting and sharing patient data in a surgical setting. Methods and systems include methods and systems for providing augmented reality guidance for plate bending for craniomaxillofacial implant surgery.
A system for manufacturing and using an implant for correcting a defect of a bone structure is described. In some examples, the implant includes a first surface comprising a shape configured to interface with a surface of the bone structure. In some examples, the implant includes a second surface opposite the first surface and substantially conformal to the shape of the first surface, the second surface comprising three or more point features on the second surface, wherein the three or more point features comprise a first point feature, a second point feature, and a third point feature that form nodes of a triangle, wherein each of the three or more point features are recessed below the second surface.
A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicaleDispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p. ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
Systems and methods of valve quantification are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of mitral valve quantification is provided. The method includes generating a 3-D heart model, defining a 3-D mitral valve annulus, fitting a plane through the 3-D mitral valve annulus, measuring the distance between at least two papillary muscle heads, defining an average diameter of at least one cross section around the micro valve annulus, and determining a size of an implant to be implanted.
G06T 7/62 - Analyse des attributs géométriques de la superficie, du périmètre, du diamètre ou du volume
G06T 17/10 - Description de volumes, p. ex. de cylindres, de cubes ou utilisant la GSC [géométrie solide constructive]
A61B 5/055 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio faisant intervenir la résonance magnétique nucléaire [RMN] ou électronique [RME], p. ex. formation d'images par résonance magnétique
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a flexible scaffold implant comprising a plurality of layered structures, the plurality of layered structures comprising: a first layered structure having a three-dimensional (3D) shape and formed from a bioresorbable material, and a second layered structure conforming to the corresponding 3D shape of the first layered structure and formed from the bioresorbable material. The first layered structure is arranged in proximity to the second layered structure. The first layered structure is configured to dissolve for resorption at a different rate than the second layered structure based on design elements of the first layered structure and the second layered structure. The plurality of layered structures are flexible.
A61F 2/00 - Filtres implantables dans les vaisseaux sanguinsProthèses, c.-à-d. éléments de substitution ou de remplacement pour des parties du corpsAppareils pour les assujettir au corpsDispositifs maintenant le passage ou évitant l'affaissement de structures corporelles tubulaires, p. ex. stents
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Implants of artificial materials including artificial orthopedic implants; bone screws; medical and surgical instruments and apparatus for use in surgery in the fields of orthopedics, traumatology, oncology, osteosynthesis and muscolo-sceletal surgery The tailoring and customizing of implants, namely, manufacture of medical implants to the order and specification of others; information and consultancy in the field of tailoring and customizing of implants, namely, manufacture of medical implants to the order and specification of others Medical services, namely, implantation, adaptation and replacing of implants; medical information and medical consultancy in the fields of implantation, adaptation and replacing of implants
31.
METHOD TO SEMI-AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINE VIRTUAL DENTAL OCCLUSION
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method of determining a virtual occlusion. The method may include obtaining a 3-D representation of a patient's first and second jaw portions. The method may further include, with the 3-D representation, representing in a GUI an initial position of the first jaw portion relative to the second jaw portion, the initial position being defined by six pre-determined degrees of freedom relative to a coordinate system fixed relative to the first jaw portion. The method may further include receiving user input of changes at least one degree of freedom, and automatically adjusting at least one other degree of freedom to minimize a vertical distance of the control point to the origin, thereby determining a virtual occlusion. The method may further include representing, in the GUI, the first and second jaw portions in the determined virtual occlusion.
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontie, c.-à-d. obtention ou maintien de la position désirée des dents, p. ex. par redressage, nivellement, ajustement, séparation, ou par correction des malocclusions
A61C 1/08 - Éléments de machines spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie dentaire
A61C 9/00 - Méthodes de prise d'empreintes spécialement conçues pour les prothèses dentairesPorte-empreintes à cet effet
32.
System and method of evaluating fluid and air flow
Systems and methods of fluid or air passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed. In some examples, the methods may include generating a model of a structure based on a plurality of images of the structure, the structure comprising at least one fluid or air flow path. In some examples, the methods may also include identifying an obstruction element in the model of the structure, the obstruction element affecting the at least one fluid or air flow path in the model. In some examples, the methods may also include determining a region of the at least one fluid or air flow path for flow analysis.
Systems and methods of determining ligament attachment areas with respect to the location of a rotational axis of a joint implant are disclosed. Certain embodiments provide a computer-implemented method of evaluating placement of a joint implant with respect to a joint. The method includes determining one or more ligament attachment regions of the joint. The method further includes determining one or more rotational axes of the joint implant. The method further includes determining a position of the joint implant relative to the joint. The method further includes determining whether the one or more rotational axes align with the one or more ligament attachment regions when the joint implant is at the position. The method further includes displaying to a user an indication of whether the one or more rotational axes align with the one or more ligament attachment regions when the joint implant is at the position.
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
A61F 2/38 - Articulations pour les coudes ou les genoux
A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicaleDispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p. ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to additive manufacturing, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for heating during additive manufacturing. An example method that may be performed by an additive manufacturing apparatus generally includes dividing a heating area into a plurality of strips, the heating area defined in a layer of build material; randomly assigning indices to the plurality of strips; and applying energy by an energy source to the layer of build material across each of the plurality of strips in order of the randomly assigned indices.
Certain embodiments provide a system for calibrating an X-ray image. The system may receive an X-ray image of an anatomical part of a patient. The system may further receive a 3-D surface scan of a surface of the patient where the anatomical part is located. The system may derive a measurement correction to apply to measurements of the X-ray image based on the 3-D surface scan. The measurement correction may account for: an orientation of the patient with respect to the X-ray detector plate, a first distance between the patient and the detector plate, or a second distance between the patient and an X-ray source used to generate the X-ray image. The system may further determine a corrected measurement of the anatomical part based on the measurement correction and a measurement taken from the X-ray image.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable software for designing, preparing, analysing, editing and optimizing digital images and files for three-dimensional (3D) printing; downloadable computer software applications for designing, preparing, analysing, editing and optimizing digital images and files for three-dimensional (3D) printing; Downloadable software for analysing digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for analysing digital files and images; Downloadable software applications for managing and making available digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for managing and making available digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Downloadable software for automating quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Downloadable computer software applications for automating quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Downloadable software for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions, and organization; Downloadable computer software application for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions, and organization; Downloadable software for managing stock inventory and distribution; Downloadable software for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Downloadable computer software applications for conducting data management and analysis; Downloadable computer software application using artificial intelligence for enabling machine learning Commercial business administration assistance; Commercial business administration and management related to the establishment of business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; business organizational, business administrative and business economic consulting related to the establishment of business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; commercial-business services and business services for setting up a business ecosystem of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution in the nature of Business development services, namely, providing start-up, scale-up and transformation support for businesses of others; business intermediation with regard to bringing together enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution in the nature of mediation and conclusion of commercial transactions for others Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis and testing in the field of product and production optimisation; Development, installation, and updating software and computer applications specifically applications that are used in the fields of design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files, for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners, for automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing, and for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; development, installation and updating of software and software applications for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the control of production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling data management and analysis; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for use in machine learning; Application service provider, namely, hosting application in the field of digital file management; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling the control of production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling the automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling data management and analysis; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms using artificial intelligence for enabling machine learning
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable software for designing, preparing, analysing, editing and optimizing digital images and files for three-dimensional (3D) printing; downloadable computer software applications for designing, preparing, analysing, editing and optimizing digital images and files for three-dimensional (3D) printing; Downloadable software for analysing digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for analysing digital files and images; Downloadable software applications for managing and making available digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for managing and making available digital files and images; Downloadable computer software applications for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Downloadable software for automating quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Downloadable computer software applications for automating quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Downloadable software for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions, and organization; Downloadable computer software application for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions, and organization; Downloadable software for managing stock inventory and distribution; Downloadable software for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Downloadable computer software applications for conducting data management and analysis; Downloadable computer software application using artificial intelligence for enabling machine learning Commercial business administration assistance; Commercial business administration and management related to the establishment of business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; business organizational, business administrative and business economic consulting related to the establishment of business ecosystems of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; commercial-business services and business services for setting up a business ecosystem of enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution in the nature of Business development services, namely, providing start-up, scale-up and transformation support for businesses of others; business intermediation with regard to bringing together enterprises, research institutions and organizations for cooperation, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution in the nature of mediation and conclusion of commercial transactions for others Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis and testing in the field of product and production optimisation; Development, installation, and updating software and computer applications specifically applications that are used in the fields of design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files, for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners, for automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing, and for setting up and controlling business ecosystems of companies, research institutions and organizations for collaboration, co-creation, production, stock management and distribution; development, installation and updating of software and software applications for controlling devices and instruments (IoT), for data management and analysis, for artificial intelligence and for machine learning; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for controlling production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling the control of production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for enabling data management and analysis; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software using artificial intelligence for use in machine learning; Application service provider, namely, hosting application in the field of digital file management; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling design, preparation, analysis, processing, optimization, management and provision of digital images and files; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling the control of production processes of three-dimensional (3d) printers, Computer Aided Design tools and Computer Aided Machinery, surface treatment and finishing, and quality control cameras and scanners; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling the automation of quotation calculations, stock management and invoicing; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling data management and analysis; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms using artificial intelligence for enabling machine learning
Systems and methods of providing augmented reality assisted surgery are disclosed. Certain aspects provide a method including generating a virtual scene comprising one or more virtual elements comprising one or more anatomical elements corresponding to one or more anatomy parts. The method further includes identifying one or more references in an actual physical scene comprising the one or more anatomy parts. The method further includes registering the virtual scene to the one or more references to generate an augmented scene. The method further includes displaying the augmented scene on a display device.
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
A61B 34/20 - Systèmes de navigation chirurgicaleDispositifs pour le suivi ou le guidage d'instruments chirurgicaux, p. ex. pour la stéréotaxie sans cadre
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
39.
System and method of fluid passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/182 - Procédés de fabrication additive spécialement adaptés à la fabrication d'objets multiples en 3D en lots parallèles
B33Y 50/02 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
G06F 30/23 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant les méthodes des éléments finis [MEF] ou les méthodes à différences finies [MDF]
41.
THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTED OBJECTS WITH DYNAMIC MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A system and method for generating and using a 3D object (400) for investment casting. In certain aspects, the 3D object includes one or more interfaces (412) formed in an outer surface (402) of the 3D object, and one or more channels (408) that extend through the 3D object from the one or more interfaces to one or more regions (404) of the 3D object.
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for preparing medical treatment plans, comprising: acquiring medical image data associated with an anatomy of a patient; creating a three-dimensional anatomy model based on the medical image data; fitting a statistical shape model to the three-dimensional anatomy model; determining one or more quantitative measurements based on the fitted statistical shape model; and classifying a defect associated with the anatomy of the patient based on the one or more quantitative measurements.
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
G16H 50/50 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour la simulation ou la modélisation des troubles médicaux
G16H 30/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement d’images médicales pour le traitement d’images médicales, p. ex. l’édition
G16H 50/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour le diagnostic assisté par ordinateur, p. ex. basé sur des systèmes experts médicaux
A system and method for generating an enclosure for containing a plurality of objects (1300) is disclosed. The method includes receiving a design of the plurality of objects (1302), defining an enclosure within a build area and around the plurality of objects (1304); and modifying the design of the plurality of objects to include the defined enclosure, the design being used by the additive manufacturing device to manufacture the plurality of objects and the enclosure at the same time using an additive manufacturing process(1306); wherein defining the enclosure (1304) comprises: defining a plurality of outer walls of the enclosure bounding all of the plurality of objects, and defining one or more inner walls of the enclosure, the one or more inner walls defining inner subspaces, each inner subspace containing different one or more objects of the plurality of objects.
Disclosed herein are perforated structures and methods for their manufacture. The perforated structures comprise zones of perforations, which are optimized for controlling the flow of gas or liquid through the perforated structure. The perforated structures may be configured for use as molds and for manufacture by additive manufacturing processes.
D21J 7/00 - Fabrication d'articles creux à partir de suspensions de fibres ou de papier mâché, par dépôt de fibres dans ou sur un moule en treillis métallique
D21J 3/00 - Fabrication d'articles par pressage d'une pâte fibreuse humide ou de papier mâché, entre des moules
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
Embodiments of this application relate to connectors configured for coupling to a hollow structure, for joining hollow structures together, and/or for joining a hollow structure to a functional element. A connector may be configured to couple to one or more hollow structures, and may be further configured to couple to one or more functional elements. Exemplary connectors comprise a shell and a plug.
F16B 11/00 - Assemblage d'éléments structuraux ou parties de machines par collage ou en les pressant l'un contre l'autre, p. ex. soudage sous pression à froid
46.
System and methods for predicting overheating for additive manufacturing using simulation
Systems and methods for predicting locations of overheating of one or more objects for build of the one or more objects by additive manufacturing using simulation. A method includes simulating temperature of an object as a function of spatial location during a layer by layer build using powder based additive manufacturing comprising determining a temperature over time at a plurality of locations of a plurality of layers of the object. The method further includes calculating, for each of the plurality of locations, an overheating index that is a function of each of a corresponding maximum temperature, thermal gradient, and heat modulus. The method further includes, based on one or more overheating indexes of one or more locations exceeding the threshold indicating overheating, adjusting a build of the object.
G06F 30/23 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant les méthodes des éléments finis [MEF] ou les méthodes à différences finies [MDF]
B22F 10/28 - Fusion sur lit de poudre, p. ex. fusion sélective par laser [FSL] ou fusion par faisceau d’électrons [EBM]
B22F 10/80 - Acquisition ou traitement des données
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p. ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B33Y 50/00 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
A system and method for detecting, based on a simulation of a build of an object using additive manufacturing, if the build of the object would be flawed or would fail during actual additive manufacturing of the object is provided.
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p. ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
G06F 30/23 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant les méthodes des éléments finis [MEF] ou les méthodes à différences finies [MDF]
G06F 119/02 - Analyse de fiabilité ou optimisation de fiabilitéAnalyse de défaillance, p. ex. performance dans le pire scénario, analyse du mode de défaillance et de ses effets [FMEA]
G06F 113/10 - Fabrication additive, p. ex. impression en 3D
48.
IMPLANT FOR CORRECTING A DEFECT OF A BONE STRUCTURE WITH NAVIGATION FIDUCIALS
A system for manufacturing and using an implant for correcting a defect of a bone structure is described. In some examples, the implant includes a first surface comprising a shape configured to interface with a surface of the bone structure. In some examples, the implant includes a second surface opposite the first surface and substantially conformal to the shape of the first surface, the second surface comprising three or more point features on the second surface, wherein the three or more point features comprise a first point feature, a second point feature, and a third point feature that form nodes of a triangle, wherein each of the three or more point features are recessed below the second surface.
Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.
Certain aspects relate to a two-part surgical guide system for use in surgical procedures such as osteotomies. Certain aspects provide a first part including a contact surface configured to conform to a portion of an anatomy of the patient to substantially restrict movement of the first part with respect to the anatomy of the patient. The first part further includes guiding elements configured to receive reference pins and guide placement of the reference pins in the anatomy of the patient. Certain aspects further provide a second part, separate from the first part. The second part includes apertures. Each aperture is configured to receive a reference pin and substantially restrict movement of the second part with respect to the anatomy of the patient. The second part further includes a functional element for guiding a procedure on the anatomy of the patient.
G16H 50/50 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour la simulation ou la modélisation des troubles médicaux
G16Z 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
A system and method for manufacturing and use of an adaptor (500) for non-invasive ventilation for creating positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is disclosed. In some examples, an inlet comprising a one-way air valve configured to allow air from an ambient environment to be drawn into an adaptor and prevent gases exhaled from being released from the inlet into the ambient environment. In some examples, a conduit configured to couple the adaptor to a controlled gas source. In some examples, an outlet configured to allow the gases exhaled to be released from the adaptor.
A system and method for manufacturing and use of a perforated structure for the production of molding products is disclosed. In some examples, the perforated structure includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The perforated structure may also include a body separating the first side from the second side, and a plurality of channels formed in the body, wherein one or more of the plurality of channels extending from the first side to the second side. In some examples, the first side defines a contoured surface, and the second side defines a base conformal to a heat source surface.
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a flexible scaffold implant comprising a plurality of layered structures, the plurality of layered structures comprising: a first layered structure having a three-dimensional (3D) shape and formed from a bioresorbable material, and a second layered structure conforming to the corresponding 3D shape of the first layered structure and formed from the bioresorbable material. The first layered structure is arranged in proximity to the second layered structure. The first layered structure is configured to dissolve for resorption at a different rate than the second layered structure based on design elements of the first layered structure and the second layered structure. The plurality of layered structures are flexible.
Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.
A method and system for providing secure delivery, transport, modification, exchange of digital design and build files that have been bundled into a digital asset within a complex digital supply chain. The system also provides for quality standards when the digital asset is used to manufacture a physical part, and provides for secure feedback to stakeholders for the purpose of digital logistics, data analytics, or liability. The system includes, but is not limited to, manufacturing, licensing, modification and delegation policy, generating authorization certificates, authenticating manufacturing devices and provide qualitative and quantitative file consumption data.
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
H04L 9/06 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité l'appareil de chiffrement utilisant des registres à décalage ou des mémoires pour le codage par blocs, p. ex. système DES
The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods for tuning parameters associated with powder bed fusion processes of additive manufacturing, such as laser sintering. Disclosed herein are methods for determining scanning strategies on the basis of information about the build material, additive manufacturing apparatus, and desired or intended features of the part.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software, media content and databases in the field of
treatment and transformation of materials including 3D
printing; e-commerce and e-payment software in the field of
treatment and transformation of materials including 3D
printing. Advertising and promotion of goods or services from third
parties, to allow customers to conveniently view and compare
the goods and services of the vendors; online price
quotation, ordering and re-ordering services, also in the
field of treatment and transformation of materials including
3D printing; providing an online marketplace for buyers and
sellers of goods and services in the field of treatment and
transformation of materials including 3D printing; business
contact exchange; arranging commercial transactions for
others via online shops in the field of treatment and
transformation of materials including 3D printing; arranging
contracts, for others, for the buying and selling of goods
and services in the field of treatment and transformation of
materials including 3D printing; arranging contracts, for
others, for the provision of services in the field of
treatment and transformation of materials including 3D
printing; computerized online ordering featuring merchandise
and consumer goods designed by others; promoting the goods
and services of others by means of a preferred customer
program; business services in the field of treatment and
transformation of materials including 3D printing, namely,
providing an online market for users to list offered or
wanted personal and business assets and skills for hire,
rent, sale or auction transacted on the basis of predefined
performance and closing terms and conditions via a website;
arranging of advertising services and advertising in the
field of treatment and transformation of materials including
3D printing; business management to support the
commercialization of products and services in the context of
e-commerce in the field of treatment and transformation of
materials including 3D printing; administrative and
commercial management of projects related to the
development, specification, installation, implementation and
management of computer systems and online platforms in the
field of treatment and transformation of materials including
3D printing; business management of business processes and
business consultancy; commercial and industrial management
assistance; data collection and systematization in a central
file; collection, systematization, compilation and analysis
of data in computer databases; management and compilation of
computerized databases; provision of business information
from databases; advice, consultancy and information on the
aforementioned services, also via electronic networks such
as the Internet. Treatment and transformation of materials, namely 3D
printing, casting, molding, milling, cutting, plating,
cladding, forming, forging, joining, extruding, pressing,
stamping, sintering, welding, soldering and adhesive
bonding; custom 3D printing for others; digital on-demand 3D
printing services; advice, consultancy and information on
the aforementioned services, also via electronic networks
such as the Internet. Software and platform as a service in the field of treatment
and transformation of materials including 3D printing;
software as a service (SaaS) services, namely, hosting an
interactive website featuring software that allows customers
to upload files in order to receive price quotes and lead
times for services in the field of treatment and
transformation of materials such as 3D printing; providing
non-downloadable software applications, accessible via
electronic networks such as the Internet, for managing,
creating, reviewing, and monitoring the quoting and ordering
process of 3D printed parts, products, and other products
and services in the field of treatment and transformation of
materials; design, development, writing, updating,
implementation, installation, maintenance and upgrading of
software, software platforms and software packages in the
field of treatment and transformation of materials including
3D printing; providing information and advice regarding the
use and application of software, software platforms and
software packages in the field of treatment and
transformation of materials including 3D printing, including
technical advice regarding the use and application of this
software, also through a helpdesk; engineering services in
the field of treatment and transformation of materials
including 3D printing; advice, consultancy and information
on the aforementioned services, also via electronic networks
such as the Internet.
58.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DETERMINING LIGAMENT ATTACHMENT AREAS WITH RESPECT TO THE LOCATION OF A ROTATIONAL AXIS OF A JOINT IMPLANT
Systems and methods of determining ligament attachment areas with respect to the location of a rotational axis of a joint implant are disclosed. Certain embodiments provide a computer-implemented method of evaluating placement of a joint implant with respect to a joint. The method includes determining one or more ligament attachment regions of the joint. The method further includes determining one or more rotational axes of the joint implant. The method further includes determining a position of the joint implant relative to the joint. The method further includes determining whether the one or more rotational axes align with the one or more ligament attachment regions when the joint implant is at the position. The method further includes displaying to a user an indication of whether the one or more rotational axes align with the one or more ligament attachment regions when the joint implant is at the position.
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
59.
Systems and methods for reducing rigid body motion in simulated models
A system and method for automatically reducing rigid body motion in a digital simulated model of an object, where the simulated model represents a simulated build of the object using additive manufacturing.
G06F 30/23 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant les méthodes des éléments finis [MEF] ou les méthodes à différences finies [MDF]
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
G06F 30/18 - Conception de réseaux, p. ex. conception basée sur les aspects topologiques ou d’interconnexion des systèmes d’approvisionnement en eau, électricité ou gaz, de tuyauterie, de chauffage, ventilation et climatisation [CVC], ou de systèmes de câblage
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B33Y 50/00 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B29C 64/40 - Structures de support des objets en 3D pendant la fabrication, lesdites structures devant être sacrifiées après réalisation de la fabrication
60.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF EVALUATING FLUID AND AIR FLOW
Systems and methods of fluid or air passageway cross-sectional area determination in an anatomy are disclosed. In some examples, the methods may include generating a model of a structure based on a plurality of images of the structure, the structure comprising at least one fluid or air flow path. In some examples, the methods may also include identifying an obstruction element in the model of the structure, the obstruction element affecting the at least one fluid or air flow path in the model. In some examples, the methods may also include determining a region of the at least one fluid or air flow path for flow analysis.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
G16H 50/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour le calcul des indices de santéTIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour l’évaluation des risques pour la santé d’une personne
A method for configuring a surgical guide and an associated implant. The implant and surgical guide are for maxillofacial osteosynthesis. Three-dimensional models of the pre- and post-operative anatomy are used to define attachment points. These attachment points are used to determine a structure for the implant and surgical guide.
The present disclosure relates to fixation devices. Certain embodiments provide a fixation device for insertion into bone. The fixation device includes a body comprising threads along an outer surface of the body. The fixation device includes one or more blades movably coupled to the body. The one or more blades are configured to move between at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the one or more blades are retracted into the body. In the second position, the one or more blades are deployed out of the body for insertion into the bone.
A system and method for reaming a bone surface is disclosed. In some examples, a surgical reaming guide comprises a positioning element comprising a patient-specific surface, the patient-specific surface shaped to mate with a corresponding bone surface of a patient. In some examples, the surgical reaming guide comprises a first guiding element coupled to the positioning element, wherein the first guiding element is configured to receive and guide a reference element along a reference axis that intersects with a central axis, the reference axis and the central axis defined in the bone surface such that the intersection occurs at a desired reaming depth of the bone surface when the positioning element is mated with the corresponding bone surface of the patient.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61B 90/50 - Supports pour instruments chirurgicaux, p. ex. bras articulés
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Treatment and transformation of materials, namely, 3D printing for others; custom 3D printing for others; digital on-demand 3D printing services, namely, custom 3D printing for others; providing advice, consultancy and information on the aforementioned services via electronic networks being the Internet
66.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTION OF PROCESSING PARAMETER FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING SIMULATION
A system and method for selecting processing parameters for build of one or more objects by additive manufacturing using simulation, wherein processing parameters for build of one or more objects are automatically selected by obtaining a job file corresponding to the one or more objects; extracting, from the job file, initial processing parameters for building the one or more objects; performing a 2D finite difference simulation for one or more layers of the one or more objects, wherein an input to the 2D finite difference simulation comprises the extracted initial processing parameters, and wherein an output of the 2D finite difference simulation comprises temperature as a function of time at one or more locations in the one or more layers; selecting processing parameters for building the one or more objects based on the temperature as a function of time at the one or more locations in the one or more layers, a first threshold corresponding to a lack of fusion, and a second threshold corresponding to overheating; and modifying the job file with the selected processing parameters.
B33Y 50/02 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
G06F 30/23 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant les méthodes des éléments finis [MEF] ou les méthodes à différences finies [MDF]
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems and methods for segmenting 2D images. Certain embodiments provide a method of segmenting a 2D image. The method includes obtaining a 2D mask for the 2D image, wherein the 2D mask comprises a portion of the 2D image. The method includes selecting one or more first voxels of the 2D image not part of the 2D mask and adding the one or more first voxels of the 2D image to the 2D mask. The method includes selecting one or more second voxels of the 2D image and performing a morphological closing on one or more third voxels comprising the one or more second voxels of the 2D image that are part of the 2D mask. The method includes performing an automatic flood-fill operation on at least a portion of the 2D mask.
G06T 7/187 - DécoupageDétection de bords impliquant des croissances de zonesDécoupageDétection de bords impliquant des fusions de zonesDécoupageDétection de bords impliquant un étiquetage de composantes connexes
G06T 7/136 - DécoupageDétection de bords impliquant un seuillage
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for preparing medical treatment plans, comprising: acquiring medical image data associated with an anatomy of a patient; creating a three-dimensional anatomy model based on the medical image data; fitting a statistical shape model to the three-dimensional anatomy model; determining one or more quantitative measurements based on the fitted statistical shape model; and classifying a defect associated with the anatomy of the patient based on the one or more quantitative measurements.
A61B 34/10 - Planification, simulation ou modélisation assistées par ordinateur d’opérations chirurgicales
G16H 50/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour le diagnostic assisté par ordinateur, p. ex. basé sur des systèmes experts médicaux
G16H 50/70 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour extraire des données médicales, p. ex. pour analyser les cas antérieurs d’autres patients
G16H 50/50 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour la simulation ou la modélisation des troubles médicaux
69.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FLUID PASSAGEWAY CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA DETERMINATION IN AN ANATOMY
Systems and methods for supporting an object to be printed in an additive manufacturing process are disclosed. Support structures (202, 302, 402, 502, 602) are prefabricated and positioned in the build area of a 3D printing device prior to printing the 3D object. When the object has been printed, the support is removed and can be reused to print another object by repositioning the support structure in the building area of the additive manufacturing device.
A43B 17/00 - Premières de propreté, p. ex. semelles à insérer ou insertions, pour fixation à la chaussure après fixation de la tige
B29C 64/118 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant un matériau filamentaire mis en fusion, p. ex. modélisation par dépôt de fil en fusion [FDM]
B29C 64/188 - Procédés de fabrication additive impliquant des opérations supplémentaires effectuées sur les couches ajoutées, p. ex. lissage, meulage ou contrôle d’épaisseur
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/40 - Structures de support des objets en 3D pendant la fabrication, lesdites structures devant être sacrifiées après réalisation de la fabrication
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
B29K 105/08 - Présentation, forme ou état de la matière moulée contenant des agents de renforcement, charges ou inserts de grande longueur, p. ex. ficelles, mèches, mats, tissus ou fils
The present disclosure relates to flexible porous implant fixation systems. Certain aspects provide flexible porous structures including a helicoidal structure and a plurality of interlocking elements coupled to the helicoidal structure, the helicoidal structure being configured to connect the plurality of interlocking elements. Certain aspects provide a body comprising a porous structure, the body configured to interface with a bone perpendicular to an axis of the bone; and a screw comprising a head, wherein the head is configured to lie within a volume of the body while a portion of the screw extends away from the body, wherein the body is configured to restrict movement of the head within the body along the axis of the bone.
Embodiments of this application relate to connectors configured for coupling to a hollow structure, for joining hollow structures together, and/or for joining a hollow structure to a functional element. A connector may be configured to couple to one or more hollow structures, and may be further configured to couple to one or more functional elements. Exemplary connectors comprise a shell and a plug.
B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
F16B 7/18 - Assemblages de barres ou assemblages de tubes, p. ex. de section non circulaire, y compris les assemblages élastiques utilisant des éléments filetés
73.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING OVERHEATING FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING SIMULATION
A system and method for predicting locations of overheating of one or more objects for build of the one or more objects by additive manufacturing using simulation.
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p. ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
B33Y 50/00 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Business consultancy and advisory services in the field of 3D printing; business assistance, management and administrative services in the field of 3D printing; advice, consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services, also provided via electronic networks such as the internet 3D printing for others; advice, consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services, also provided via electronic networks such as the internet Scientific and technological services, namely, analysis and testing, and related research and design in the field of 3D printing; software design, development, programming and implementation; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for 3D printing; advice, consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services, also provided via electronic networks such as the internet
The present disclosure relates to an eyewear assembly that is configured for fast and easy removal or exchange of lenses. The eyewear assembly comprises a connector that may be inserted into a frame front in order to hold the lenses in place, and removed from the frame front in order to release the lenses.
G02C 5/12 - Patins reposant sur le nezSurfaces des pontets ou bordures prenant appui sur le nez
G02C 1/08 - Pontets ou arcades étant fixés à une bordure rigide entourant complètement les verres ou étant partie intégrante de cette bordure la bordure étant fendue transversalement et pourvue de moyens de fixation
77.
System and method of radiograph correction and visualization
Systems and methods of radiograph correction and visualization are disclosed. Certain embodiments provide a method for generating a 3D model of at least part of one anatomical object based on one or more radiographs. The method further includes positioning the 3D model based on information indicative of a normalized projection comprising information indicative of a desired position and orientation of the at least part of one anatomical object with respect to the projection plane. The method further includes generating a 2D projection of the 3D model onto the projection plane. The method further includes generating one or more modified radiographs of the at least part of one anatomical object based on the 2D projection.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
G06T 17/00 - Modélisation tridimensionnelle [3D] pour infographie
A61B 6/02 - Agencements pour établir un diagnostic dans des plans différents successifsDiagnostic stéréoscopique utilisant des radiations
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
The present disclosure relates to identification labels (105). Described herein are designs for 3D identification labels on objects (100), and methods and systems for designing and manufacturing such objects (100) with 3D identification labels (105).
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
G06K 1/12 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour marquer les supports d'enregistrement sous la forme numérique autrement que par poinçonnage
G05B 19/4099 - Usinage de surface ou de courbe, fabrication d'objets en trois dimensions 3D, p. ex. fabrication assistée par ordinateur
Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.
The present disclosure relates to design and manufacture of 3D identification labels manufactured by agent-assisted fusion (AAF) techniques. Methods disclosed herein optimize the contrast between raised or engraved surfaces on a 3D identification label and minimize the effects of the dark-colored fusing agents used in AAF. Methods are disclosed for designing labels based on a configuration of light source and label detector.
B22F 3/00 - Fabrication de pièces ou d'objets à partir de poudres métalliques, caractérisée par le mode de compactage ou de frittageAppareils spécialement adaptés à cet effet
B22F 3/105 - Frittage seul en utilisant un courant électrique, un rayonnement laser ou un plasma
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p. ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
B29C 64/165 - Procédés de fabrication additive utilisant une combinaison de matériaux solides et liquides, p. ex. une poudre avec liaison sélective par liant liquide, catalyseur, inhibiteur ou absorbeur d’énergie
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p. ex. forme, nature, code
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Software, platforms and mobile applications related to the
medical field; platforms and software for 3d printing;
software for use in medical decision support systems;
virtual and augmented reality software related to the
medical field; robotics software related to the medical
field; software for monitoring, controlling and running
physical world operations related to the medical field;
software for planning and simulation and assisting of
surgical and interventional procedures including the
selection, delivery and positioning of implants, apparatus,
and surgical instruments; software for performing
post-operative analysis; software for processing and editing
images for medical and surgical applications; anatomical
training models [teaching apparatus]. Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments; artificial
implants; anatomical models for diagnosis [medical diagnosis
devices]; diagnostic, research and monitoring devices and
instruments for medical use. Software and platform as a service in the medical field;
providing non-downloadable software applications, accessible
via internet, for managing, creating, reviewing, and
monitoring patient cases and for use in pre-operative
planning, surgical simulation, surgical assistance, surgical
instrument and implant design, intra-operative planning and
post-operative evaluation; design, development, writing,
updating, implementation, installation, maintenance and
upgrading of software, software platforms and software
packages in the medical field; providing information and
advice regarding the use and application of software in the
medical field, including technical advice regarding the use
and application of software, also through a helpdesk; design
and development of implants; advice, consultancy and
information on the aforementioned services, also via
electronic networks such as the internet. Health care; medical services; compiling and preparing
medical treatment protocols and guidelines; providing advice
and information with regard to surgical and medical
instruments and apparatus, surgical planning, surgical
simulation, surgery, post-operative evaluation,
implantation, and adaptation and replacing of implants;
advice, consultancy and information on the aforementioned
services, also via electronic networks such as the internet.
Disclosed herein are cushioning structures and methods for their manufacture. Certain aspects provide a cushioning structure comprising a plurality of unit cells formed in an array, each unit cell of the plurality of unit cells comprising one or more first walls parallel to a central plane and a first protruding structure that protrudes from the central plane, the first protruding structure forming a concave structure on a first side of the central plane and a convex structure on a second side of the central plane, the first protruding structure comprising one or more walls at a non-perpendicular angle to the central plane.
Systems and methods of valve quantification are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of mitral valve quantification is provided. The method includes generating a 3-D heart model, defining a 3-D mitral valve annulus, fitting a plane through the 3-D mitral valve annulus, measuring the distance between at least two papillary muscle heads, defining an average diameter of at least one cross section around the micro valve annulus, and determining a size of an implant to be implanted.
A61B 5/055 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio faisant intervenir la résonance magnétique nucléaire [RMN] ou électronique [RME], p. ex. formation d'images par résonance magnétique
84.
Energy density mapping in additive manufacturing environments
Systems and methods for generating an energy density map of an object to be built in an additive manufacturing environment are provided. Certain embodiments provide a method for building an object utilizing additive manufacturing, the method including: receiving a job file for building the object, wherein the job file includes a plurality of slices of the object, and wherein a first slice of the object indicates scanning lines for applying an energy source to build material to build the first slice of the object; determining operation parameters of the energy source; and generating a first energy density map of the first slice of the object based on the job file and the operation parameters of the energy source, wherein the first energy density map indicates an amount of energy from the energy source per area of build material applied to the build material for the first slice of the object.
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p. ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B29C 64/135 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective caractérisés par la source d'énergie à cet effet, p. ex. par irradiation globale combinée avec un masque la source d’énergie étant concentrée, p. ex. lasers à balayage ou sources lumineuses focalisées
Systems and methods for designing lattice structures in a way that ensures their buildability when manufactured in an additive manufacturing environment are disclosed.
A system and method for automatically reducing rigid body motion in a digital simulated model of an object, where the simulated model represents a simulated build of the object using additive manufacturing.
B29C 64/40 - Structures de support des objets en 3D pendant la fabrication, lesdites structures devant être sacrifiées après réalisation de la fabrication
87.
Support structure for an object made by means of a rapid prototype production method
The present invention is directed to an improved method for supporting an object made by means of stereo lithography or any other rapid prototype production method. The generation of the support begins by determining the region that requires support in each layer of the object and defines a number of support points in this region. In a next step, a support mesh is generated connected to the object using these support points. The present invention also discloses different techniques that reduce superfluous edges to further optimize the support mesh. Finally, a support is generated from this support mesh. The present invention may facilitate the generation of supports data by employing more automation and less user analysis.
B33Y 50/00 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B29C 64/40 - Structures de support des objets en 3D pendant la fabrication, lesdites structures devant être sacrifiées après réalisation de la fabrication
G06T 17/10 - Description de volumes, p. ex. de cylindres, de cubes ou utilisant la GSC [géométrie solide constructive]
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
G06T 19/00 - Transformation de modèles ou d'images tridimensionnels [3D] pour infographie
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
B33Y 50/02 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
88.
Systems and methods for customization of objects in additive manufacturing
Embodiments of this application relate to systems and methods which allow for 3-D printed objects, such as eyeglasses and wristwatches, for example, to be customized by users according to modification specifications that are defined and constrained by manufacturers based on factors relating to the printability of a modified design.
The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods for tuning parameters associated with powder bed fusion processes of additive manufacturing, such as laser sintering. Disclosed herein are methods for determining scanning strategies on the basis of information about the build material, additive manufacturing apparatus, and desired or intended features of the part.
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B33Y 50/02 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B22F 3/105 - Frittage seul en utilisant un courant électrique, un rayonnement laser ou un plasma
G05B 19/4097 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par l'utilisation de données de conception pour commander des machines à commande numérique [CN], p. ex. conception et fabrication assistées par ordinateur CFAO
G05B 19/4099 - Usinage de surface ou de courbe, fabrication d'objets en trois dimensions 3D, p. ex. fabrication assistée par ordinateur
G05B 19/4069 - Simulation du procédé d'usinage à l'écran
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Downloadable software for planning, simulating and assisting of surgical and interventional procedures featuring the selection, delivery and positioning of implants, apparatus, and surgical instruments; downloadable software for use in the medical and surgical field, namely, for pre-operative planning and for implant and surgical instrument selection, modification and design; downloadable augmented reality software and downloadable virtual reality software for simulating surgical operations; downloadable software for performing post-operative analysis; downloadable software for processing and editing images for medical and surgical applications; downloadable computer software and software platforms for design and engineering of 3D printer applications and processes and for operating of 3D printing devices; downloadable software for operating and controlling 3D printing devices; computer programs for controlling 3D printers; anatomical training models in the nature of artificial hearts, artificial lungs, artificial vasculature, artificial bones, artificial skulls and artificial jaws for medical instruction purposes.
(2) Anatomical models for diagnosis in the nature of medical diagnosis devices, namely, anatomical models of individual patients' internal organs for identifying specific defects. (1) Providing online non-downloadable software applications, accessible via internet, for use in pre-operative planning, intra-operative planning and post-operative evaluation namely for use in the comparison of the patient's internal organs before and after surgery and for the assessment of the surgical success viz-a-viz the pre-operative planning for use in surgical simulation, surgical assistance, surgical instrument and implant design; design and development of implants; advice, consultancy and information on all the aforementioned services provided via electronic networks such as the internet.
(2) Surgical simulation, pre-operative surgical planning and post-operative evaluation namely the comparison of the patients' internal organs before and after surgery and the medical assessment of the surgical success viz-a-viz the pre-operative planning; advice, consultancy and information on the aforementioned services provided via electronic networks such as the internet.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Downloadable software for planning, simulating and assisting of surgical and interventional procedures featuring the selection, delivery and positioning of implants, apparatus, and surgical instruments; downloadable software for use in the medical and surgical field, namely, for pre-operative planning and for implant and surgical instrument selection, modification and design; downloadable augmented reality software and downloadable virtual reality software for simulating surgical operations; downloadable software for performing post-operative analysis; downloadable software for processing and editing images for medical and surgical applications; downloadable computer software and software platforms for design and engineering of 3D printer applications and processes and for operating of 3D printing devices; downloadable software for operating and controlling 3D printing devices; computer programs for controlling 3D printers; anatomical training models in the nature of artificial hearts, artificial lungs, artificial vascalature, artificial bones, artificial skulls and artificial jaws for medical instruction purposes Artificial implants, namely, implants consisting of artificial materials; anatomical models for diagnosis in the nature of medical diagnosis devices, namely, anatomical models of individual patients' internal organs for identifying specific defects Providing online non-downloadable software applications, accessible via internet, for use in pre-operative planning, intra-operative planning and post-operative evaluation, surgical simulation, surgical assistance, surgical instrument and implant design; design and development of implants; advice, consultancy and information on the aforementioned services provided via electronic networks such as the internet Surgical simulation, pre-operative surgical planning and post-operative evaluation; advice, consultancy and information on the aforementioned services provided via electronic networks such as the internet
The present disclosure relates to fixation devices. Certain embodiments provide a fixation device for insertion into bone. The fixation device includes a body comprising threads along an outer surface of the body. The fixation device includes one or more blades movably coupled to the body. The one or more blades are configured to move between at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the one or more blades are retracted into the body. In the second position, the one or more blades are deployed out of the body for insertion into the bone.
The present disclosure relates to flexible porous implant fixation systems. Certain aspects provide flexible porous structures including a helicoidal structure and a plurality of interlocking elements coupled to the helicoidal structure, the helicoidal structure being configured to connect the plurality of interlocking elements. Certain aspects provide a body comprising a porous structure, the body configured to interface with a bone perpendicular to an axis of the bone; and a screw comprising a head, wherein the head is configured to lie within a volume of the body while a portion of the screw extends away from the body, wherein the body is configured to restrict movement of the head within the body along the axis of the bone.
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems and methods for segmenting 2D images. Certain embodiments provide a method of segmenting a 2D image. The method includes obtaining a 2D mask for the 2D image, wherein the 2D mask comprises a portion of the 2D image. The method includes selecting one or more first voxels of the 2D image not part of the 2D mask and adding the one or more first voxels of the 2D image to the 2D mask. The method includes selecting one or more second voxels of the 2D image and performing a morphological closing on one or more third voxels comprising the one or more second voxels of the 2D image that are part of the 2D mask. The method includes performing an automatic flood-fill operation on at least a portion of the 2D mask.
A system and method for detecting, based on a simulation of a build of an object using additive manufacturing, if the build of the object would be flawed or would fail during actual additive manufacturing of the object is provided.
Described herein are methods and systems for customizing and personalizing eyewear. The methods and system consider optimal parameters for each wearer's personal visual situation and configures frames around them.
G16H 20/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies mécaniques, la radiothérapie ou des thérapies invasives, p. ex. la chirurgie, la thérapie laser, la dialyse ou l’acuponcture
G06Q 30/06 - Transactions d’achat, de vente ou de crédit-bail
G02C 7/06 - VerresSystèmes de verres bifocauxVerresSystèmes de verres multifocaux
The present application relates to the calibration of scanning systems such as laser scanning systems, using a digital image (502) as a reference for the calibration. Calibration may be performed while the scanning system (444) is completing tasks like building objects in an additive manufacturing apparatus (400).
B29C 64/393 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B33Y 50/02 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive pour la commande ou la régulation de procédés de fabrication additive
B33Y 50/00 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B29C 64/386 - Acquisition ou traitement de données pour la fabrication additive
B22F 3/105 - Frittage seul en utilisant un courant électrique, un rayonnement laser ou un plasma
B29C 64/135 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux liquides ou visqueux, p. ex. dépôt d’un cordon continu de matériau visqueux utilisant des couches de liquide à solidification sélective caractérisés par la source d'énergie à cet effet, p. ex. par irradiation globale combinée avec un masque la source d’énergie étant concentrée, p. ex. lasers à balayage ou sources lumineuses focalisées
B29C 64/153 - Procédés de fabrication additive n’utilisant que des matériaux solides utilisant des couches de poudre avec jonction sélective, p. ex. par frittage ou fusion laser sélectif
The present disclosure relates to an eyewear assembly that is configured for fast and easy removal or exchange of lenses. The eyewear assembly comprises a connector that may be inserted into a frame front in order to hold the lenses in place, and removed from the frame front in order to release the lenses.
G02C 1/08 - Pontets ou arcades étant fixés à une bordure rigide entourant complètement les verres ou étant partie intégrante de cette bordure la bordure étant fendue transversalement et pourvue de moyens de fixation
G02C 5/12 - Patins reposant sur le nezSurfaces des pontets ou bordures prenant appui sur le nez
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System and method for data management and security for digital manufacturing
A method and system for providing secure delivery, transport, modification, exchange of digital design and build files that have been bundled into a digital asset within a complex digital supply chain. The system also provides for quality standards when the digital asset is used to manufacture a physical part, and provides for secure feedback to stakeholders for the purpose of digital logistics, data analytics, or liability. The system includes, but is not limited to, manufacturing, licensing, modification and delegation policy, generating authorization certificates, authenticating manufacturing devices and provide qualitative and quantitative file consumption data.
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
H04L 9/06 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité l'appareil de chiffrement utilisant des registres à décalage ou des mémoires pour le codage par blocs, p. ex. système DES
B33Y 30/00 - Appareils pour la fabrication additiveLeurs parties constitutives ou accessoires à cet effet
G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
